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1 OAS Dowling College SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OAS Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC) The Organization of American States (OAS), through the Department of Human Development, Education and Employment (DHDEE) and the Dowling College (Dowling), through the OAS Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC), are offering scholarships to qualified candidates of the Americas to participate in the master s degree program below. PROGRAMS: MODALITY: LANGUAGE: DURATION: DEADLINES: BENEFITS: Master s program in Educational Technology Leadership Online, with an intensive practicum component for two weeks online in August English 1 year Program admission: December 1st, Scholarship application: December 5th, 45% tuition fees IMPORTANT DATES: 1 st 5th 15 th 20 th Jan. 20th 31 st Admission deadline to program at Dowling Deadline to apply to the OAS Dowling Scholarship program Official announcement of scholarship results Deadline to accept or to decline the OAS Dowling Scholarship Program of Study begins Approximate end-date of the study program 1

2 ABOUT DOWLING COLLEGE AND THE OAS The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States GS/OAS is the central and permanent organ of the Organization of American States (OAS). Through its Department of Human Development, Education and Employment (DHDEE), GS/OAS supports OAS member states in creating policies and executing programs that promote human capacity development at all educational levels. By enabling formative opportunities to citizens, DHDEE strengthens democratic values and security under the framework of regional integration. DHDEE does this: (i) by supporting the efforts of OAS member states to improve the quality of and equity in education; and (ii) by assisting the citizens of the Americas in realizing their full potential by giving them access to knowledge and skills through training that improves the standard of living for individuals, families and communities in the region. Dowling College Dowling College is an independent comprehensive educational institution in the liberal arts tradition whose mission is to provide their students with a well rounded education based upon innovative teaching, informed and engaging research, and a commitment to democratic citizenship with a community service component. They foster an open and supportive learning environment that is based upon collaboration between a committed and supportive expert faculty and a student body diverse in its interests, beliefs, culture, ethnicity, and geographic origin. They recognize learning as a lifetime endeavor, particularly as it relates to globalization. The college upholds its educational mission through teaching, learning and research in the arts, sciences and professions such as education, business and aviation, and by providing members of the community and Dowling alumni with opportunities for continuing education. I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Student/Applicant s profile: Student should have bachelor degree from accredited institution 2. Study Location/Modality: Online, with an intensive practicum component for two weeks in August Study program start date: January 20, Study program duration: 1 year 5. Approximate end date of the study program: December 31 st, Language of instruction: English 7. Admission process: 7.1 Before applying for admission, we encourage applicants to read the program description, and ensure that the study area fulfills their expectations and interests. 7.2 The student must possess a bachelor s degree diploma or certificate of completion of degree prior to the day the application is submitted. 7.3 The deadline to apply for admission to the program is: December1 st, IMPORTANT: Please review all the information in your application before submission. 8. Dowling contact information: Applicants can contact Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote at for more information about the College s admission process and program details. 2

3 II. SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS AND PROGRAM COSTS 1. Benefits: 1.1 The scholarship will cover 45% of the tuition fees. Scholarship benefits are subject to the academic performance of the awardee. In order to receive these benefits, the awardee should not be reported with a low academic performance due to absences or failing courses. 2. Financial Responsibilities of Awardees: 2.1 The scholarship awardees will be responsible for the following expenses at the College: - Remaining tuition fees, US$20,196; - Mandatory university fees; - Study materials; 2.2 These above expenses shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the scholarship recipients and the scholarship recipients will be responsible for payment of the remaining tuition fees and any other costs as needed to Dowling. 3. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: 3.1 Letter of unconditional admission to one of the graduate program listed on page one of this announcement. 3.2 The student must not have received other academic scholarships from the OAS or from Dowling for the same level of studies and/or programs as requested in the OAS/Dowling application. 3.3 Be citizens and/or permanent legal residents of any OAS member state, except the United States of America. 3.4 OAS staff, individuals who maintain employment contracts with the OAS, the staff of Permanent Missions to the OAS and their immediate relatives are not eligible to receive OAS/Dowling scholarships. 3.5 No type of employment or commercial relationship shall be established between the OAS or Dowling and the PAEC OAS/Dowling scholarship recipients. Similarly, the OAS and Dowling shall not assume any type of liability, whether civil, contractual or non-contractual, during the entire scholarship period 4. Scholarship Application Process: STEP 1 The candidate should begin the admission process to one of the degree programs covered by this scholarship program. For more information on the application for admission process, please view the following link: 3

4 STEP 2 Gather the following documents which must be included with the completed OAS/Dowling scholarship application form, and in the following order: 1. Letter of unconditional admission to Dowling; I. Proof of application for admission to Dowling could be shown in the forms of the application confirmation number, application ID number or confirmation forwarded by Dowling which confirms that the application was successfully received. II. IMPORTANT: Although we encourage you to apply and submit the other required documents of the OAS Scholarship application before receiving your admission letter, you must submit a copy of the official admission letter by the scholarship application deadline to with copy to 2. Copy of government issued identification document; 3. Curriculum Vitae or Resume, without attachments; 4. Copy of undergraduate academic records or transcripts of completed programs; 5. Two letters of recommendation: one letter from a university professor, and one from a current or most recent employer that includes: the letterhead of the University/Institution, the Professor s/employer s position within the University/Institution, date and signature. 6. Students whose native language is not English will be required to submit one of the following proof of English proficiency: I. An official transcript verifying completion of studies in an English speaking university in the last five years; OR II. A test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 or higher for the paper based test, 215 for computer-based test, or an internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of at least 90. OR III. IELTS 5.5, or the equivalent The date stated on the TOEFL or IELTS certificate must be within two years of your proposed start date. 7. Proof that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition and fees and other costs mentioned in 2.1 above, which is estimated at US$20,196, by submitting one, or a combination, of the following documents: a copy of a rental agreement on property showing you as the property owner; a copy of a bank statement or bank letter; a letter from an employer showing the amount of your monthly or yearly salary; a letter showing a student loan or additional scholarship(s), grants, financial aid. NOTE: Applicants must ensure that all information provided as part of the OAS Scholarship Application is accurate, true and correct. While documents are sent electronically, applicants must be able to present physical and original copies of these documents. All documents must be in English or officially translated into English Take into account that you will be required to write two essays in the OAS online scholarship application form, which should be written in English. Each essay should have a minimum of 800 characters (not words ) and a maximum of 2900 characters, including spaces. Essay 1: Describe how acquiring this academic degree will directly impact and enhance your professional skills in your current job position or career. Essay 2: The OAS PAEC Scholarship requires recipients to return to their country of citizenship or legal residence for 2 years upon completion of the studies. Please explain how you intend to apply the acquired knowledge and experience in the specific field of study that you will pursue to the development in your country or region. Also, please indicate the reasons for applying to this scholarship, financial need and how you will cover the additional costs not included in this scholarship. 4

5 STEP 3 Complete and send the OAS/Dowling Scholarship Application Form, along with the above indicated documents, which should be attached in pdf format and in one document in the order specified in Step 2. Please note that the application system only allows applicants to upload the supporting documents only once. Hence, all documents must be combined into one file before uploading. Note: We strongly recommend applying for the scholarship as soon you start the process of admission to Institution. Only applicants that are admitted by the College will be considered for the scholarship. Scholarship applicants must complete the scholarship application and submit online before 11:59 PM, EST (Washington, DC time), December 5th,. STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 The evaluation process, selection, and announcement of results will take place. During this period, the candidate should await the announcement of the scholarship results, which will published at in December. The scholarship acceptance process will take place. Only the selected candidates will be contacted via which will include the official scholarship offer and the instructions on its acceptance. Awardees should prepare for the beginning of the study program: registering for classes, ordering course books, among others. 5. Scholarship Selection Criteria 5.1 The merits and overall credentials of the candidate, including his/her academic and professional background; 5.2 Geographical distribution of the applicants, taking into account the greater needs of the smaller and relatively less developed economies; 5.3 Applicants whose proposals portray the highest potential for impact upon return to their countries of origin; and 5.4 Gender diversity. 6. Duties and Responsibilities of the Student: 6.1 The scholarship will be formally awarded only after the selected awardees have signed an OAS/Dowling Scholarship Acceptance Letter, in which the awardees formally accept the scholarship and agree to its terms and conditions. 6.2 Refrain from activities that are inconsistent with the status of an OAS Scholarship recipient, abiding by the regulations referred to in this Acceptance Letter. 6.3 Comply with all the academic guidelines and admission requirements requested by Dowling and submit to the updates of these guidelines and requirements made by the academic authorities at Dowling. 6.4 Comply with the provisions indicated in the "Financial responsibilities of awardees." 6.5 To retain the scholarship, awardees should not have low academic performance (GPA must be at least equivalent to 3.0/4.0), due to absence from the program and/or course failure. 5

6 6.6 The scholarship can be declined by the awardee before the start date of the program without financial penalties. However, if s/he declines the scholarship after that date without proof of force majeur, the OAS and Dowling may require the awardee to reimburse all funding granted to her/him with the scholarship at the time in which the declination is processed. 6.7 Commitment to remain and/or return to work in their country of origin or legal residence in one of the OAS member states, or at an international organization, for at least the length of the duration of the scholarship. Failure to comply with this commitment, the GS/OAS and/or the Dowling could seek reimbursement for the total value of the scholarship awarded. APPLY NOW! For more information: 6

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